This morning I was thinking about the things that all young people should know how to do regardless of income, geographical location, life goals, etc. I started a list – see below. Some have “always” been true – some are unique to this century of learning. Let me know of any other universal skills you believe young people should know how to do.
- How to be a self-directed learner – finding and using resources (both face-to-face and online) to learn and improve personal interests
- How to do effective online searches
- How to develop one’s own Personal Learning Network (PLN)
- How to post on social media while managing one’s digital footprint
- How to evaluate websites and online tools for credibility
- How to orally communicate with others both face-to-face and online (e.g., Facetime, Skype, Google Handouts)
- How to Enjoy and Engage in the Arts
- How to Identify and Solve Problems
- How to take professional looking photos; make professional looking videos
- How to learn and use emerging technologies
- How to ask questions
- How to make and invent stuff
- How to code
- How to work in mixed-age groups
- How to effectively ask for what one wants or needs
- How to write effectively
- How to set and achieve goals
- How to manage one’s own time
- How to be healthy – physically and emotionally
- How to care for others
Which are taught in school? Which should be taught in school?
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